The Sunday Brunch - Advent/Yule week 2

It's Sunday, so you know what that means. It's the Sunday Brunch. This week we have another Yule/Advent Candle Liturgy from Howard Thurman. We also have a grilled cheese with pesto and prosciutto sandwich from the Stanley Tucci cookbook (yes that Stanley Tucci and yes it is delicious).  Then we have a fresh set list, book brunch, MMM That's good coffee (or tea) and the song of the week. Here we go - Bon Appetite.

Song of the week

Second Sunday in Yule/Advent

The Set List

Here is a little Liturgy you can use as you light the Second Yule/Advent Candle. Gather round the advent wreath and light the first and second candles. Read the liturgy and then ask everyone to share what Peace means to them. Close with everyone sharing one thing they are thankful for.

I light two candles this week
to illuminate peace.

For as God lights both gentle dawn
and a slash of lightning strike,
we affirm all the ways we seek peace –

kind persuasion with eye contact,
and a justice march with big signs,
a silent vigil of prayer and fasting,
and the gift of food, toys, or dignity
for the most vulnerable,
our quiet visits to therapist or recovery group,
and loud demands to change gun laws.

We light two candles so we will listen
to the angel mandate of ‘Peace on Earth.’

For ordinary, available, gentle and brave,
are the hope and peace of Advent.

I will light Candles this Christmas,
Candles of joy despite all the sadness,
Candles of hope where despair keeps watch,
Candles of courage for fears ever present,
Candles of peace for tempest-tossed days,
Candles of grace to ease heavy burdens,
Candles of love to inspire all my living,
Candles that will burn all year long.
​(Howard Thurman)

Peace on Earth/ Little Drummer boy
​Bing Crosby & David Bowie

Peace on Earth, can it be?
Years from now, perhaps we’ll see
See the day of glory
See the day when men of goodwill
Live in peace, live in peace again.
Peace on Earth, can it be?

Every child must be made aware
Every child must be made to care
Care enough for his fellow man
To give all the love that he can.

I pray my wish will come true
For my child and your child, too
He’ll see the day of glory
He’ll see the day when men of goodwill
Live in peace, live in peace again
Peace on Earth, can it be?

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Grilled Cheese with Pesto and Prosciutto

SIDE NOTE: This is from the Tucci Table Cookbook by Stanley Tucci. I (Mic) have always been a huge fan of Tucci's movies but when I discovered his Searching for Italy series on CNN I started checking out his cook book. My love for all things Tucci runs deep LOL -  Lindsay even go me a signed copy of his book "Taste: My Life Through Food".  But this simple recipe is LEGIT! Check it out:

Ingredients (for one sandwich)
1 Tablespoon Pesto Sauce
2 Slices of Good Italian Bread
2 to 4 Slices of Good Melting Cheese
(Mozzarella, Soft Pecorino, or American)
2 to 3 Slices Prosciutto
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

1. Spread the pesto on one side of each slice of bread. Layer the cheese and prosciutto over the pesto and close the sandwich, pressing down firmly.

2. In a heavy cast iron pan, heat the olive oil, When its nice and hot, place the sandwich in the pan and press down on the sandwich with a spatula so you get a good, compact grilled sandwich. Cook foe 2 to 3 minutes, then flip it press down with the spatula until you have crisp, golden bread and oozing cheese. 

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The Book Brunch

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MMM that's good coffee (or tea)

kenya muthuzuuni AA from Bridge City Coffee

This is so good, Honestly one of the best bags of coffee I have ever had. You can't go wrong with anything from Bridge City but this bag is a must!

Producers: Muthuzuuni Farmers Association - Smallholder Farm
Roast Degree: Light - Medium
Yum! We Taste Notes Of: Cherry, Grapefruit, and Floral